MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust slightly noisy
slight fluctuation felt when rear brake applied
slight oil leak
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Centre Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Spare tyre defective
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 XTL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 XTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BU51 XTL registered?
BU51 XTL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 September 2001.
Is BU51 XTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU51 XTL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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